Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mepunga West vs The Cove.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. The Cove edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Cove (1009) sits above Mepunga West (1008). Mepunga West skews owner-occupied (54%), The Cove runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

The Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1008).

Common questionsMepunga West vs The Cove

Common questions

Does Mepunga West or The Cove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Cove scores 1009 vs 1008 in Mepunga West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Mepunga West
Metric
The Cove

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$239/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
54.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
83
Population
18
30
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
20
1008
Avg ICSEA
1009

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).